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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,274.60, 604,911.90 and 278,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,274.60, 604,911.90 and 278,858.60 is: 418,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,274.60 : 604,911.90 = 278,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,274.60/604,911.90 = 278,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,274.60x = 604,911.90 × 278,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,274.60x = 168,684,885,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,684,885,557.34/403,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,287.90

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